FGS Pilcher, in partnership with Habitat Generation, the South East Rivers Trust, and with financial support from Sainsbury’s, was proud to deliver its latest wetland project at Coldharbour Farm. Project Overview This innovative scheme focuses on sustainable water management and ecological enhancement, utilising nature-based solutions to create a 1900m² wetland feature. The project, which aims to increase…
Brief Kent Wildlife Trust planned to develop a 2-hectare wetland area at Upper Mystole Farm, near Canterbury, with work scheduled from June to October 2024. The project brief included excavating land, managing vegetation, installing drainage systems, and constructing ponds across multiple wetland areas with adherence to precise ecological specifications. The work also required handling materials…
We’re excited to announce a new addition to our fleet—a 14-tonne long reach excavator to complement our existing long reach fleet. Designed with the environment in mind, this versatile machine is built to operate in sensitive environmental and ecological areas and wildlife habitats. Like our other long reach excavators, it is kitted out with Low…
Brief Sussex Wildlife Trust and National Highways joined forces for a ‘Network for Nature’ project to restore the Pevensey Levels into a thriving biodiverse wetland, benefiting people, nature and wildlife. Once one of the UK’s great biodiverse wetlands, the decline at the Pevensey Levels had been driven by water changes, increased extraction, and climate change,…
Farmers are now eligible to apply for grants aimed at enhancing freshwater habitats. Thanks to the recently established Water Restoration Fund, local organisations can now submit proposals to secure financial assistance for initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall water environment. This fund has been established using proceeds from environmental fines and penalties imposed on water…
As the demand for clean energy continues to rise, the need for efficient and responsible infrastructure and maintenance increases. That’s where Heathcote Holdings steps in to offer a complete package for renewable energy farms in the UK. What services do we offer? Site Clearance: Before any construction begins, proper site preparation is essential. Skilled operators…
FGS Pilcher has been hard at work installing screw piles at a large renewable energy site in Kent. For those who don’t know, screw piling in a well established foundation technique used in a wide range of construction projects, from residential buildings to industrial facilities and infrastructure. They are speedy and efficient to install, cause…
As part of Heathcote Holdings, FGS Pilcher benefits from having a close working relationship with other companies within the group. In a recent vineyard creation project, ground preparation, soil analysis and more were required which alongside our sister company, FGS Organics, we are able to provide fully in house. This collaboration led to 7.5 acres…
FGS Pilcher has recently been undertaking an exciting agricultural project – the construction of a robotic milking parlour. This project is not only set to improve the traditional milking process but also predicts an increase in milk production. The overarching goal is to streamline operations and improved the welfare of the animals. This project also…
FGS Pilcher and our sister companies in the Heathcote Holdings group are pleased to announce that during our summer fundraising BBQ we were able to raise almost £3000 for the Kent, Sussex and Surrey Air Ambulance. This amount of money will provide enough aviation fuel for nine missions, equivalent to a whole day’s worth of…
